The all-new C8 Corvette evolves the iconic sports car into a world-beating mid-engine superstar, marking the most significant generational change the nameplate has ever seen. However, beyond the sharpened driving dynamics and enhanced rear-wheel traction, there are a few more subjective areas where the preceding C7 generation could be considered the C8’s superior. The exhaust note is one such area.
Now, Philadelphia-based tuner AWE is placing the C8 Corvette alongside the C7 Corvette to see which sounds better in the following rev-off video.
Naturally, both Vettes are equipped with a new AWE exhaust system, specifically the tuner’s Touring Edition pipes. Both exhaust systems are made from 3-inch CNC mandrel-bent T304L stainless steel, with 4.5-inch double-walled tips.
As for the engines in play, the C7 Chevy Corvette runs the naturally aspirated 6.2L LT1 V8, which produces 455 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 460 pound-feet of torque at 4,600 rpm from the factory. According to AWE, the new exhaust adds an additional 22 horsepower and 20 pound-feet of torque at the rear wheels.
Then there’s the C8 Corvette, which is equipped with the naturally aspirated 6.2L LT2 V8, producing 490 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque from the factory. According to AWE, the new exhaust system adds 19 horsepower and 15 pound-feet of torque at the rear wheels.
While specs and horsepower numbers are great, this video isn’t about all that. This is all about how these two sports cars sound when dipping into the loud pedal, and that’s exactly what we get, with both the C7 Corvette and the C8 Corvette burning the go juice in a flurry of pops, bangs, and other healthy internal combustion noises.
Hit play to see it all go down for yourself, and vote in the poll to voice your opinion on which Vette sounds better. And don’t forget to subscribe to GM Authority for more mid-engine Corvette news, Corvette C8 news, Corvette news, Chevrolet news, and 24/7 GM news coverage.
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Want to hear them coming down a freeway on ramp at 35 gun it to 70 plus or hear them fly by on the freeway as they pass outher cars
C7 sounds better than C8.
After that the two 75 yr old owners had a chess match…🙃😀🙃
C7 better than C8
C8 sounded better. Still love my 2019 GS though.
C8 sounds like its stopped up with a head cold. C7 crisper and more raspy. Like to hear both with more agressive exhaust, not touring
A Corvette is another wonder of the world, I’ll take the C8, cause we’ve been waiting for it. GM gave us the mid engine we wanted. I want the C8, and the sound.
I’ve got a C6 2007 with SLP EXHAUST. Makes bit of them sound like girly cars. LOL. Only fooling. Both sound great
I like the C8 better but agree with suggestion of getting them out on the road or doing laps on a track so they get higher revs and back off under speed.
I will stick with my C7, not only does it sound better it’s the last real muscle car with a front engine!
I think they both sound great but I really couldn’t tell them apart….
Thought they sounded the same.
C7 all the way
C7 sounds way better!!!! If it was on the VOICE, it would win the Championship!
One has a long exhaust, one is short.
I love my Grand Sport Watkins Glen Edition with the blue interior..